• Owner: Jeanne Devin
• Phone: (510) 524-8007
• Email: jedevin@earthlink.net
• Neighborhood:
• Zip: 94706
• License #: 013412622
• Capacity: 14
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• Bilingual:
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Re: Recos - preschools for 2 yr old Albany/El Cerrito
Hummingbird is a truly wonderful school. My daughter attended for two years, from 3 to 5 years old. I loved the fact that the school is small and nurturing. The Montessori curriculum is very engaging - great materials and activities that children are drawn to and want to explore. Jeanne Devin is great with the children, calm and reassuring. She really listens and teaches them how to communicate, treat each other kindly, and solve their problems together. The children care about each other, their school, and the larger world. My daughter's Hummingbird experience helped her learn so many skills and feel good about herself. It fostered the strong, creative, person she is, and she entered kindergarten totally prepared, both academically and socially. I can't say enough good things about the school. -Wendy

Our Son attended Hummingbird Montessori Preschool for the last 2 years and we all loved it. The Director/Teacher Jeanne is great and provides a warm, loving environment for the kids with just the right Montessori curriculum. She also has an assistant that helps out and is very good with the kids as well. All in all, our Son has really blossomed going there and is a confident,curious,happy boy. You can contact Jeanne at 510-524-8007 or email jedevin@earthlink.net. Located in Albany. Kris

Re: Small home based Montessori type program
You didn't say where you are located, but you may want to check out Hummingbird Montessori in Albany (see previous posts on BPN for contact info). Jeanne, the owner / teacher, provides very good instruction and care in her home. The atmosphere is calm & nurturing and yet kids are always involved in interesting projects and enjoy their time there. Provides a good balance for those looking for a smaller home care situation with Montessori instruction. Our daughter isn't there anymore, but I would still recommend. Mary

Re: Looking 4 preschool for 4 yr twins w/kindergarten
Try Hummingbird Montessori Preschool, Albany. We love it! Home-based of 10-12 kids with 2 teachers who are kind, disciplined, and care about their students. My 2 daughters (almost 3 and 5yr old) are there. My older one started since she was 2.5 yr old. For the past 2 years, the kids have had really gymnastic class and swimming class. They are looking for more 4 yr old since some of the bigger students will be moving on to K. I have had good experience with the school. Worth checking out. The number is 510.524.8007 Jeanne Devin
Albany mother of 2

Hi, I'm planning on sending my son to Hummingbird Preschool. He just turned two but he'll be starting next September. I observed at the school and was impressed with the calm gentle atmosphere. The teacher agreed to accept my son, but was very slow in responding to my messages, and had reservations due to his young age (2 1/2). Has anybody had experiences, positive or otherwise, with the school?

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